5 Genius Ways to Use Your Ice Cube Tray

Have you ever considered using your ice cube trays for something other than making ice? The truth is, these little plastic trays are often overlooked, but they can be a great tool for your next dinner party, cocktail party, or pasta night.

Check out these five genius ways to use your ice cube trays for something other than making frozen water.

Single-Serve Pasta Sauce

Who doesn't love a homemade pasta dinner every once in a while? The problem with pasta is that if you are only making it for yourself, the sauce will often go bad before you can eat it all. Solve this by pouring a jar of your favorite marinara sauce into an ice cube tray and freezing it. Next time you make a single serving of pasta, just reheat a cube and you will have the perfect amount of sauce!

Iced Coffee

If you are a fan of iced coffee, you know that you need to guzzle down your entire cup before the ice melts, or else it becomes too watered-down. But, if you fill your ice cube tray with coffee and use these ice cubes in your next batch, you can casually sip your iced coffee and not worry about the flavor becoming diluted.

Homemade Popsicles

We probably learned to make these as children, but in case you forgot, here are three easy steps to a tasty frozen treat:

• Fill an ice cube tray with your favorite fruit juice.
• Cover the tray in a layer of plastic wrap and stick a toothpick in each cube.
• Place the tray in the freezer, wait for the juice to freeze, and enjoy!

Jello Shots

Get the party started with some jello shots! Forget the paper cups; save time and the environment by concocting these adult beverages in an ice cube tray instead. Don't know where to start? Try this blueberry martini Jello shots recipe.

Frozen Chocolate Strawberries

Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic dinner party dessert, but making enough for all of your guests to enjoy can be tedious and time-consuming. To speed up the process, fill as many ice cube trays as you need two-thirds of the way with melted chocolate. Then, place a fresh strawberry in each slot and stick in the freezer for about an hour. You know have a delicious, chocolate covered fruit for all to enjoy!

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